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Johannesburg

Johannesburg also known as Jozi, Jo'burg or Egoli, is the largest city in South Africa, by population. Johannesburg is the provincial capital of Gauteng, the wealthiest province in South Africa, having the largest economy of any metropolitan region in Sub-Saharan Africa...

Timeline of Events

1926

8.22.1926

Gold is discovered in Johannesburg, South Africa.

1952

5.2.1952

The world's first ever jet airliner, the De Havilland Comet 1 makes its maiden flight, from London to Johannesburg.

1994

3.28.1994

In South Africa, Zulus and African National Congress supporters battle in central Johannesburg, resulting in 18 deaths.